2004 Prospects: Q&A with Adam Berti

By Grigory Orekhovsky

June 20th, 2004

Adam Berti is rated the No. 22 2004 eligible North American player by Central Scouting in their final rankings. The 6’2” 187-pound left winger is playing for Oshawa (OHL). He had 46 points in 66 games with Oshawa.

Hockey’s Future spoke with him briefly at the U-18 tournament in Minsk in April before final round.

HF: What do you think about the tournament, the rink, the fans and the ice? AB: It has a really good tournament. Fans have been really good to us. It has a big rink and a wonderful arena. It has a good ice, a really good ice.

HF: Have you heard people making comparisons of you and current NHL players?AB: Actually, not too many. Maybe Keith Primeau and Joe Thornton.

HF: Do you have any expectations for yourself in the 2004 NHL Entry Draft?AB: For myself I just want to get drafted. It doesn’t matter when. Whatever happens afterwards…